How severe is CVE-2025-0884?

CVE-2025-0884 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-0884 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0884?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-0884 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0884 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7372.

When was CVE-2025-0884 published?

CVE-2025-0884 was published on 2025-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0884

CVE-2025-0884 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7372
Weakness: CWE-428
Published: 2025-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in OpenText™ Service Manager. The vulnerability could allow a user to gain SYSTEM privileges through Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Service Manager: 9.70, 9.71, 9.72.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0884?: Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in OpenText™ Service Manager. The vulnerability could allow a user to gain SYSTEM privileges through Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Service Manager: 9.70, 9.71, 9.72.
How severe is CVE-2025-0884?: CVE-2025-0884 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-0884 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0884?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-0884 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0884 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7372.
When was CVE-2025-0884 published?: CVE-2025-0884 was published on 2025-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000036731?language=en_US

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